thinkorswim (Charles Schwab)Free tier
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tastytrade
Options-first brokerage with low, capped commissions and no platform subscription.
Free
Visit tastytrade ↗Opens the official siteBest for
Active options traders who want capped commissions
Notable features
- $1/contract to open stock & ETF options, $0 to close
- $10 max commission per leg
- Futures and options on futures
- Free platform, no subscriptions
- Built for active traders
Pricing notes
No subscription. Options: $1/contract to open, $0 to close, $10 cap per leg; index options $1/contract.
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